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New regions will be formed in Kazakhstan

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his today's Address, proposed a number of changes to form new regions in the country. Thus, it was proposed to divide the Almaty region into two regions: Taldykorgan will become the center of the Zhetysu region, and Kapshagay will become the center of the Almaty region. In addition, the Abai region will appear in Kazakhstan with the center in the city of Semey, and the Ulytau region will be formed on the territory of the former Zhezkazgan region.

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Italy plans to open to all tourists in April

The Italian authorities do not plan to extend the current restrictions on the entry of foreign tourists after March 31: this week, the country's government should finalize a roadmap to exit the coronavirus pandemic by Catholic Easter, Corriere della Sera newspaper reports. Based on existing information, the state of emergency, which expires on March 31, will not be extended.  Italian Tourism Minister, Massimo Garvallia, urges to hurry up with the opening of the country to travelers and emphasizes the need to keep up with European competitors, who have already announced the deadlines for lifting all restrictions and facilitating entry not only for those arriving from the EU, but also from other countries.

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Restrictive COVID-19 measures in Kazakhstan: exemptions

627 new cases of coronavirus infection were registered in Kazakhstan over the past day. Previous day, zero deaths from coronavirus were recorded in Kazakhstan. In addition, a number of exemptions on restrictive measures have been announced: Mandatory PCR testing has been canceled for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan entering the country who received revaccination or a full course of vaccination against COVID-19, if no more than 6 months have passed since receiving the second component; Entry is allowed to citizens of foreign countries with which there is mutual recognition of vaccination passports without need of PCR test; Isolation of contacts for home quarantine was canceled in the absence of symptoms of the infection (exclusion: "yellow" Ashyq status).

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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered to reconsider quarantine restrictions

President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has ordered the government to review strict quarantine restrictions on small and medium-sized businesses, Tengrinews reports. “Apparently, COVID-19 in omicron form is becoming a general phenomenon, and it seems that many, at least the majority, will be forced to get sick,” the President said at the meeting with business representatives in Nur-Sultan. Thus, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to reconsider the strict quarantine measures for SME, especially in the service sector.

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A number of leaders left their posts in Kazakhstan

Timur Kulibayev announced his resignation from the post of chairman of the presidium of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken".  The appeal of T. Kulibayev is published on the website of NCE "Atameken". The website of Samruk Kazyna published the following information on changes in subsidiaries: In accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of NC QazaqGaz JSC dated January 14, 2022, K. Sharipbayev’s powers as Chairman of the Board of NC QazaqGaz JSC were terminated ahead of schedule, according to the submitted application.

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Restrictive measures in Nur-Sultan for COVID-19 and rules for arrival in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Restrictive measures in Nur-Sultan due to the increase of COVID-19 cases: 1.1. Ban on holding and participating in public events, including marathons, sports, family, commemorative events, including at home (banquets, weddings, anniversaries, commemorations, etc.), with the exception of commemorations, at the facilities participating in the Ashyq project  up to 30 people, as well as a ban on organizing and participating in rallies, processions, gatherings, forums, seminars, conferences, etc.; 1.

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Italy is the country of the year for The Economist

Italy is the country of the year 2021. This is certified by the famous British magazine The Economist in its Christmas edition, traditionally a recognition for the country that has contributed most of all to making the world better. This time the prime minister’s executive is also awarded Mario Draghi. Specifically, in the reasons theEconomist praises Italy for “a better government, vaccine success, new political competence and a strong economic recovery”. Source: The Economist.

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Kazakhstan-Italian Business Forum took place on December 13

On December 13, Kazakhstan-Italian Business Forum took place, held as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence. Attraction of investments and cooperation between Italy and Kazakhstan became the main topics of the forum. H.E. Mr. Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Italy, Yerbolat Sembayev opened this event. The speakers of the forum were representatives of large industry organizations of Kazakhstan: Kazakh Invest, Kazakh Tourism, SK-Pharmacy, N. Nazarbayev Fund, ENI, Petrocouncil, IMBC, and Italian representatives shared the best business practices in the country, talking about successfully implemented projects and plans for future cooperation.

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Kazakhstan-Italian Business Forum took place on December 13

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